Draft Talk. Is 1983 the best Draft?

The next two paragraphs are from an article that started my search.

The 1983 class produced six Hall of Famers –- Elway, Kelly, Marino, Green, Eric Dickerson and Bruce Matthews -– in addition to recent Hall finalists Richard Dent and Roger Craig. Of the 335 players drafted, 41 combined for 142 Pro Bowl appearances.

No other draft class has produced more than 34 Pro Bowl players since the NFL and AFL combined for a common draft in 1967, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

The next 5 years on produced 6 total.

1961 is the equal of 83 if not better.

7 HOF's....Bob Lilly, Fran Tarkenton, Deacon Jones, Herb Adderly, Mike Ditka, Billy Shaw. James Jimmy Johnson.

1967-7 HOF's Griese,Upshaw, Rayfield Wright, alan page, lem Barney, ken Houston, floyd little

1996 is special for sure and may surpass all of them in entries.

Jonathan Ogden (Ravens), Marvin Harrison (Colts), Ray Lewis (Ravens), Brian Dawkins (Eagles), Terrell Owens (49ers), Zach Thomas (Dolphins), La'Roi Glover (Raiders). Mike Alstott (Bucs), Simeon Rice (Bucs),

1981 Taylor (Giants), Lott (49ers), Mike Singletary (Bears), Howie Long (Raiders), Rickey Jackson (Saints), Russ Grimm (Redskins).

1974-Swann, Webster, Stallworth, Lambert, Dave Casper. Too Tall Jones.

I would say the Steelers win the best draft ever hands down.

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